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CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Centraal Station
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  • Amsterdam CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station
  • Centraal Station, AMS
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  • 'Mode': TO,AROUND
    Category: Train
    Getting TO/AROUND: I like the look of the Centraal Station. It has a reddish majestic air about it. The station is huge as its the Focal point of all trains (domestic and international) in the Netherlands.

    The station is equipped with many restaurants/fast food outlets, a very good Tourist Information centre, public amenities, money changers ..etc.

    Having said that, there is major construction work near the station when we were there. Apparently the works have been going on for some time now.

    An interesting read over at http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail.php?ID=208

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    Bicycle / Cycling: Bicycles
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  • 'Mode': TO
    Category: Bicycle
    Getting TO/AROUND: I am amazed by the amount of bicycles here. Coming from a place where its a Death wish to ride a bicycle in the city, I am totally in awe of how the bicycle is THE main mode of transportation within the city / town.

    One of the fondest memories I have of bicycles in Amsterdam is the many times I came close to getting run over as I was totally unaware of the lanes specially for bicycles. **grin**

    Everywhere you go in Holland you'll see people getting around by bike. In Holland bikes are given a status accorded few modes of transportation. Bike paths exist next to every major road through the countryside into the center of the big cities. You can explore all of Holland by bike if you choose. For the Dutch it is not just a recreational sport, it is a primary means of transport to work, school, even the market.

    -taken from http://www.hiptravelguide.com/amsterdam/php/article-29.html-


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    Transportation: Mega huge tourist boats
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  • 'Mode': TO,AROUND
    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: While in the Canal tour, we came across many of these tourist boats docked at the habour. From the outside, it looks totally Huge and peeking inside, we could see people in fine dining areas, glittering chandeliers .. sort of like the Titanic (before it sank, of course) :-p

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    Tram -: Trams in Amsterdam
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  • be careful not to get run over ...
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Subway/Metro
    Getting TO/AROUND: Tram lines snake across Amsterdam, making it one of the more viable mode of transportation about (apart from walking and the bicycle).

    Personally, I did not manage to hitch a ride on it but I managed to survive not getting run over by them :-p

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    Comments for jenniferchin about Amsterdam
    Pod Mon Apr 6, 2009 08:57 UTC
     blimey. i remember visiting here. some years ago. lately done a few airport changes. great tips.
    jo104 Fri Mar 28, 2008 13:47 UTC
     I love Amsterdam its my most visited city, did you know vt'er Mariajoy stayed on a houseboat during one of her numerous trips to the Dam
    robertgaz Fri Nov 2, 2007 04:54 UTC
     To pee for free is given for me and thee :~)
    VincentJJ Thu Dec 21, 2006 09:23 UTC
     And when are you in Holland again?
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